Category: Fireplace Safety
A Cozy Fire Shouldn’t End in an Emergency
It starts with a single spark.
That spark catches on creosote buildup, cracks in the liner, or gaps…
Are you considering a gas fireplace for this winter? Chances are you have questions. In this article, we will share some of the most frequently asked…
As the weather starts to cool, we know you are just itching to sit by a toasty fire with a nice glass of wine and enjoy the evening. But sometimes,…
Chimney fires are scary. If you read the articles about Rachel Ray’s chimney fire and how quickly it spread through her home, you are probably…
A roaring fire on a cold winter night is hard to beat. But, chimneys can be dangerous if you don’t take them seriously. In this article, we will…
For most of us, when we think of our fireplaces, we think of cold winter nights in front of the fire. In the summer, for the most part, we don’t give…
According to a five-year study by the U.S. Fire Administration, there are on average 358,500 house fires per year. Over a five-year period, house…
If you’re like most homeowners, you love doing DIY projects. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of fixing something yourself and saving some…
Did you know that most homes built today are not being built with the traditional old-fashioned masonry-built fireplaces of generations past?…
One of the most important (and maybe the most obvious) safety precautions you can take when you have fires burning in your fireplace frequently…